Out Of The Box

College softball has FINALLY returned! To get you ready for the new season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the Season Seven Premiere. Just like last year’s premiere, this will be the longest episode of the year (especially with two new teams in the league, there's way more ground to cover), so don’t be afraid to break it up over a few days. Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-33:48): Tom and Gray thoroughly examine the 2025 Alabama roster, break down possible lineups, and take a glance at how the opening trip to Tucson could play out for Team 29.Advancing to First (33:57-1:12:55): Tom and Gray discuss the preseason All-SEC team before diving into all 15 schools from the Southeastern Conference as well as some of the shocking placements in the preseason poll. Then, the guys look at the biggest games during opening weekend.Stealing Second (1:13:04-1:48:45): ESPN analyst and Arizona legend Kenzie

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to wrap up the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it concludes now!First, Tom and Gray preview the two teams represented in Day Six of the event (0:00-6:29).Then, Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show and discusses the recent passing of former AD Bill Battle, the focal point for the offense, portal additions, options on the infield, Abby Duchscherer, the battle at catcher, Kristen White’s potential, outfield pieces, the pitching staff, Alyson Habetz’s return in March, pregame traditions, and much more (6:38-1:12:34).Next, Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso stops by to talk about joining the conference, her motivations after decades of success, the departing senior class, player leadership, the current roster, portal strategies, protected rivalries, Janet Jackson, and more (1:12:42-2:01:09).Finally, Tom and Gray

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!First, Tom and Gray preview the two teams represented in Day Five of the event (0:00-7:31).Then, new Louisiana head coach and friend of the podcast Alyson Habetz discusses taking the job in Lafayette, the learning curve after some time away from the game, hiring the staff, key returners, the bullpen’s outlook, coming back to Tuscaloosa in March, the identity of Louisiana softball, transformational leadership, and much more (7:41-48:43).After that, LSU head coach Beth Torina hops on to go over main takeaways from 2024, Danieca Coffey’s return, portal additions, the potential of Tori Edwards, Sydney Berzon, pitching depth, freshmen to watch, protected rivalries, and much more (48:54-1:20:37).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the fifth episode and tease the

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Four of the event (0:00-6:16).Then, Texas head coach Mike White makes his podcast debut and discusses joining the SEC, the program’s rise during his tenure, the bountiful returning production, Reese Atwood, the pitching staff, and much more (6:28-28:30).Next, Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford stops by to talk about that crazy Super Regional, Emiley Kennedy’s improvements, managing a big pitching staff, powerful portal additions, freshmen to watch, the non-conference slate, transformational leadership, and more (28:41-1:05:27).Finally, Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly hops on to go over Kiki Milloy’s legacy, keeping the hunger after winning the league again, how Karlyn Pickens keeps improving,

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Three of the event (0:00-4:01).Then, Florida head coach Tim Walton joins the show and discusses the run in OKC, Skylar Wallace’s legacy, Jocelyn Erickson, the stacked outfield, hiring Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, Keagan Rothrock and the pitching staff, transformational leadership, and much more (4:11-40:48).Next, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel stop by to talk about the staff changes for 2025, the new stadium, adding Aliyah Binford, Jaden Pone’s return, Bri Lopez, freshmen to watch, traditional rivalries, and more (40:57-1:09:33).Finally, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin hops on to go over takeaways from last year, the departing senior class, new offensive leaders, a robust group of freshmen, L

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and the fun continues now!First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Two of the event (0:00-4:27).Then, Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel joins the show and discusses the end of last season, the core offensive trio returning, portal pickups, Robyn Herron, the freshmen class, protected SEC rivalries, and much more (4:36-36:07).Next, Auburn co-head coaches Chris and Kate Malveaux stop by to talk about taking the job on the Plains, hiring a staff, solidifying the bullpen after Maddie Penta’s graduation, returning offensive pieces, pregame traditions, wrestling, and more (36:17-1:23:59).Finally, Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts returns to discuss the departing senior class, Sierra Sacco, the status of the pitching staff, balancing the portal vs. r

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to present the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it’s time to get it started!First, Tom and Gray preview Softball Media Days and discuss what went into getting everything together while also revealing the full schedule for the event and previewing Day One (0:00-9:51).Then, new South Carolina head coach Ashley Chastain leads off and discusses taking the job in Columbia, navigating roster formation in the portal era, the pitching staff dynamic, Arianna Rodi, incoming freshmen, pregame traditions, and much more (9:59-43:31).Next, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson stops by to talk about her team’s gritty run to end the year, Abby Hay, pitching depth, the incoming transfers, the non-conference schedule, additional Columbia food recommendations, and more (43:36-1:12:01).Finally, Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson retur

It’s time to conclude the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2024 series!Taking the Number One spot, it’s the 1st, 3rd, and 7th Innings of Game Three in the Knoxville Super Regional against Tennessee. Before getting to the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss the validation that came from advancing to OKC once again (0:00-3:57). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 3rd, and 7th Innings from the win over Tennessee, featuring Riley Valentine’s electric grand slam, Jocelyn Briski’s key strikeout, and a final inning full of drama (4:05-1:21:10). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys provide some final thoughts from the countdown and close the book on Team 28 before discussing what’s coming up soon on the podcast feed (1:21:25-1:42:52).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2024 as voted by our committee!  Taking the Number Two spot, it’s the 4th and 14th Innings of Game Two in the Knoxville Super Regional against Tennessee. Before getting to the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss the storylines from another marathon (0:00-6:16).  Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 4th and 14th Innings from the win over Tennessee, featuring a key home run from Bailey Dowling, Kayla Beaver’s warrior mentality, and Kristen White’s hero moment (6:25-44:22).  Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked first (44:36-47:29). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2024 as voted by our committee!  Taking the Number Three spot, it’s the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 7th Innings of the win against Duke at the Women’s College World Series. Before getting to the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss what made this victory in OKC so fun (0:00-4:34).  Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 7th innings of win over Duke, featuring heroics from Marlie Giles, clutch pitching from Kayla Beaver, and an in-game interview with Haylie McCleney (4:43-1:18:05).  Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked second (1:18:16-1:21:53). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time for the another edition of the spin-off podcast series focused on the unfocused thoughts of hosts Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury. This series is all about diving a little deeper on any possible topic that the guys might want to cover in-depth. This episode’s topic is the 2024 action film "Twisters," starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell. First, Tom and Gray give spoiler-free thoughts about the overall film, the soundtrack, Glen Powell's rising star, and more. Then, the guys fully wade into the details of the movie and go over some of their favorite scenes and the moments that made the film so effective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2024 as voted by our committee!  Taking the Number Four spot, it’s the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Innings of the Tuscaloosa Regional Final against Southeastern Louisiana. Before getting to the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss how everything came together in this final home game of 2024 (0:00-3:54).  Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 3rd, and 5th innings of the Regional Final, starting from Alabama’s electric scoring start and all the way to the final out that sent the Tide to Supers (4:05-1:11:02).  Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked third (1:11:11-1:14:15). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2024 as voted by our committee!  Taking the Number Five spot, it’s the 4th and 7th Innings of Game Three at Georgia. Before that though, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss some of the things that have happened since the last episode of the podcast, including the NiJaree Canady portal journey and the reverberations around softball, major SEC transfer pick-ups, Alyson Habetz going to Louisiana, Stephanie Vanbrakle Prothro taking a job at Florida, other coaching moves, Alabama’s additions, and more (0:00-57:47).  Then, the guys share a few “honorable mentions” and cover some details about that game against Georgia (58:02-1:07:25).  Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 4th and 7th innings, featuring Jenna Johnson’s home run to start the scoring and Kayla Beaver’s insanely clutch strikeout to end the game (1:07:38-1:57:01).  Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what

It’s time! The “Off the Wall” segment has been pushed into a separate episode, and this one is a doozy. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson gather together to read some of the most asinine comments of the season, including disgusting lines from website editors, quitting quotes from fans, and everything in between. Then, the guys discuss some of the recent controversies to hit social media since the WCWS, including what constitutes success in softball, the constant moving of the goalposts by fans, and plenty more fiery topics. Finally, Tom and Gray close by explaining why this segment exists and the need to eradicate the ridiculousness in the Alabama fanbase. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The season is over, a champion has been crowned, and it’s time for the Season Six Finale. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to close out the year with an episode that can last the whole summer that discusses everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-37:19): Tom and Gray open up the show looking at Oklahoma’s run to a fourth straight national title before saying farewell to the graduates and other departures from Alabama. Then, the guys give a thorough evaluation of Team 28 before turning the page and discussing what’s ahead in 2025. Advancing to First (37:28-1:11:46): The guys zoom through the SEC and glance at potential rosters for 2025, examine some of the major staff changes, and mention of the big national names currently circulating in the transfer portal. Stealing Second (1:11:57-2:07:44): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show to discuss what made this year so special, the mindset shift in the po

The Women’s College World Series has arrived, and that means a completely different type of episode. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson decide to press record and capture segments around Oklahoma City with Bama U support staff, coaches, and more. Hear from pitching coach Lance McMahon, Kayla Beaver, Ryan Iamurri, Stu Moore, Breana Leonard, KJ Haney, and many more! Tom and Gray also preview the first day of the WCWS and describe a couple “Tom’s Hungry” selections while at the restaurant. There’s humor, analysis, and lots of fun. Enjoy! Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (⁠https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T⁠), or visit ⁠https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/⁠. ALSO: Alabama Softball is BACK on the Varsity App for the rest of the season! Download the app here: ⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-varsity-network/id1574519982⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/suppor

The field has been cut from 64 to 16, and Supers are coming up! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:    At the Plate (0:00-21:17): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s impressive performance in the Tuscaloosa Regional, including what made the offense explode, the pitching and defense, and more. Then, the guys preview yet another battle with Tennessee in the Knoxville Super Regional. Advancing to First (21:27-53:26): Tori Vidales from the SEC Network and 7Innings Live returns to the show to cover everything that happened in Regionals, from a shocking exit for Arkansas to a remarkable loser’s bracket run from Missouri. Plus, the gang chats about some of the best matchups this weekend in Supers. Stealing Second (53:41-1:10:43): The guys march through the left side of the bracket and look at the Supers pairings while also analyzing some of the interesting stories from Regionals. Rounding Third (1

The bracket is out, the NCAA Tournament is here, and the podcast is all set for the most wonderful time of the year! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:    At the Plate (0:00-30:39): Tom and Gray take a look at the bracket and discuss some of the flaws and inconsistencies in the Top 16 seed decisions. Then, they preview the Tuscaloosa Regional featuring Alabama, Clemson, Southeastern Louisiana, and USC Upstate. Advancing to First (30:48-51:13): The guys do a deep dive into the left side of the bracket, including regionals in Austin, College Station, Baton Rouge, Palo Alto, Stillwater, Fayetteville, Lafayette, and Gainesville. Stealing Second (51:26-1:10:24): The guys flip to the right side of the bracket and discuss the regionals in Knoxville, Tuscaloosa, Athens, Los Angeles, Columbia, Durham, Tallahassee, and Norman. Rounding Third (1:10:33-1:36:34): Tom and Gray make predictions for

The podcast is back! With the postseason starting this week, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in a new episode. Here's your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-26:27): Tom and Gray start by talking about the good, meh, and bad from the road trip to Auburn, including some bright spots, a few offensive nuggets, Alabama’s enigma status, and more. Then, the guys preview the SEC Tournament matchup against LSU. Advancing to First (26:33-39:59): The guys go through the SEC’s final weekend of the regular season, including Florida sweeping Texas A&M, Mississippi State’s statement, Ole Miss pulling an upset, and more! Stealing Second (40:12-1:06:00): Softball America’s Tara Henry returns to the show to tell the story of her trip to Bedlam, discuss Oklahoma State’s contender status, break down Oklahoma, preview the SEC Tournament, and much more. Rounding Third (1:06:11-1:23:37): Bracketology is back! Gray gives out h

The podcast is back! With one week left in the regular season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in a new episode. Here's your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-23:28): Tom and Gray start by talking about the good, meh, and bad from the series against Tennessee in Tuscaloosa, including marvelous pitching, the small ball effect, and more. Then, the guys preview the upcoming road matchup with rival Auburn. Advancing to First (23:37-55:49): The guys go through the SEC’s clumped craziness, including the frontrunners for awards, Georgia and Florida going off the rails, Arkansas grabbing a series at LSU, the battle of the enigmas, and more! Stealing Second (56:06-1:29:14): ESPN analyst and longtime friend of the show Madison Shipman returns to discuss a few Shipman Family updates, the impressive pitching in Tuscaloosa, Karen Weekly’s tough choice, Alabama’s offense, working with Kayla Braud again, chaos in Athens, A